Northeast-B Symphonic Band
Tom Molter

Tom Molter leads an active life in music as a teacher, composer/arranger and freelance trombonist. He is currently the director of bands at Evergreen Middle School in Spokane Valley Washington. Tom has served as an adjunct music faculty member at Gonzaga University, Whitworth University and Eastern Washington University teaching jazz ensemble, jazz combo and arranging. He has also served as president of the Northeast Music Educators Association and as the jazz curriculum chair on the Washington Music Educators Association executive board.

Tom Molter’s award winning arrangements and compositions have been performed at concert band, jazz band and marching band festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest. His music has been published with C.L. Barnhouse Company, Neil A. Kjos Music, PDF Band Music and Sierra Music.

His performance career as a professional trombonist and musical director include extended engagements with Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise lines, the Spokane Jazz Orchestra, the Tom Molter Big Band and jazz sextet Kind of Blue. Mr. Molter holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from the University of Idaho, and a Teaching Certification degree from Whitworth University.

Northeast-B Concert Choir
Barbara Tappa

Barbara Tappa is currently the director of Le Donne, a community treble choir in Spokane, WA. She retired from public school teaching in 2022. She taught for 23 years, the last 15 as the Director of Choral Music at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. Barbara has been a cantor and choir director at Catholic churches in the United States, Japan and Norway. She is an active guest conductor and adjudicator. In 2016 Barbara was the WMEA Washington State High School Music Educator of the Year. Barbara has served as Choral Curriculum Officer for Washington Music Educators Association and is currently Past President of Washington American Choral Director’s Association.

Northeast-B wind symphony
Joshua Parrill

Joshua Parrill is a passionate music educator and performer currently in his 10th year of teaching. He serves as the Director of Bands and Orchestras at Harrison Middle School in Sunnyside, WA, where he inspires young musicians to unlock their potential and discover the lifelong joy of music. Prior to this role, Joshua spent seven years teaching elementary music, building strong foundations for countless students.

In addition to his work in education, Joshua is the Director of the Yakima Valley Community Band and Yakima Valley Big Band, a non-profit semi-professional organization with a storied history spanning over 100 years. He is also the former director of the Ellensburg Big Band, which has represented its community on the international stage with performances in Sanda City, Japan, and Christchurch, New Zealand.

As an active saxophonist, Joshua regularly performs with the Isolation Big Band, the Stephanie Steele Quintet, and the Eastern Washington Wind Symphony. These opportunities reflect his belief in music as a lifelong passion and pursuit.

Joshua is deeply committed to helping students find their unique voice and passion for music. He encourages every musician to recognize the value they bring to their ensemble, emphasizing that the collective sound improves with each individual contribution, regardless of skill level. His ultimate goal is to inspire students to continue their musical journey beyond high school and college, fostering a community where music remains a meaningful and enriching part of life.